Everyday Leadership

Leading with intention is more than just setting goals. It's the deliberate choice to lead with clarity and purpose. When your personal values align with your organization's mission, you project a sense of consistency that inspires your team.

Feedback often gets a bad rap in workplaces. People cringe at the word, associating it with performance reviews, tension-filled meetings, or one-sided critiques that fail to inspire improvement. But what if we flipped the narrative? What if feedback wasn't something to fear, but a leadership superpower that could transform not just individuals, but entire organizations?

Middle managers made up 29% of all layoffs in 2024—a massive jump from the 20% average of the last five years. At the same time, job postings for these roles have plummeted by over 40% since 2022.

The future of work is being reshaped by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), and leaders must prepare their teams to thrive in this new landscape. While AI holds great potential to revolutionize industries, it also comes with challenges that require thoughtful, people-centered leadership. Here’s how leaders can empower their teams to stay ahead of the curve, balancing innovative technology with a human touch.

Leadership is no small feat. Navigating people and culture dynamics while striving to create thriving workplaces often feels like walking a tightrope. But what if addressing these challenges didn't just solve immediate issues but also transformed leaders into better, more insightful individuals? That's precisely the promise of The People Dividend.

Employee recognition programs have evolved far beyond annual awards and handwritten thank-you notes. The digital era offers innovative tools that make recognition easier and far more impactful. Leveraging technology for employee recognition is about more than streamlining processes; it's about fostering a culture of appreciation that aligns with your organizational values, boosts engagement, and drives productivity.But what do these tools look like, and how can leaders use them effectively? Here's how technology transforms workplace recognition and how you can harness it for success.